Consultation launched to beef up food origin labelling

Stuart Stone
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Environment Secretary announces consultation on plans to deliver clearer food labelling that rewards high-quality, high-welfare food

A consultation on plans to give shoppers more information about how and where their food is produced has been launched today by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay. The government hopes the proposals...

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